Quantcast
Channel: » TIPS & TRICKS
Browsing latest articles
Browse All 26 View Live

How to add style to a kitchen window

Ever have a decorating dilemma? A problem with a particular spot in your house? Not too big like an old ugly bathroom or carpeting you can’t stand. Just something smallish that’s really only a...

View Article



How to make DIY Paris Paint

Folks always ask me,  “What do you like to use when you paint furniture?” So, let me fill you in on how you can make your own DIY chalk paint today for Tuesday’s Tips and Tricks series. Alright, I’m...

View Article

Tips Tricks to help launch Project: Organize

Tips  Tricks to help launch Project: Organize Quick question: Do you have any “piles” in your house right now?  I do. {come on, admit it, you know you do too} Well, today I’m sharing a few tips and...

View Article

Hardwood Flooring Tips

When you have a home built, you’re going to have to be decisive. That’s just the cold hard truth and for this DIY gal easier said than done.  But I’m hear to tell ya the very first (and very easiest)...

View Article

How to make Fresh Upcycled water bottle Blooms

With the promise of Summer looming on the horizon, I just can’t wait to get my hands on anything bright & cheery right now, can you? Fun, bold, summery colors… for your home –  that’s what I’m...

View Article


Choosing a color and Tips for DIY painting like a pro

What to do? What to do? My teenager wants a bold color on all four walls in her bedroom.  {Yikes!} I’ve pondered this for too long and today’s the day we finally go for it! Here’s what I know about...

View Article

Tips on decorating a Teen’s Room

Happy days are here again; since I finally gave in to my daughter’s desire for a…”cool” bedroom. And here are some tips on decorating a teen’s room…go bold or go home, baby! {ha} On Saturday, I shared...

View Article

How to keep your Granite Clean the Easy Way

An outside-of-the-box quickie tip you will love: how to keep your granite clean…the easy way. When we moved into our new house one of the things I was most excited about were the granite counter tops....

View Article


DIY decorating using books in your home decor

DIY decorating using books in your home decor adds style and texture galore. We all have books. Some folks have more, some less. But we all have them. So let’s use what we have and add a little extra...

View Article


Surprise Treats before Halloween

*I received product of my choosing for this post as part of a campaign with Oriental Trading. All my opinions and use of the items listed below are 100% my own. The countdown is on for All Howl’s Eve...

View Article

4 Must Haves for a Fabulous Fall Porch

There’s a nip in the air and I think I’ve finally caught the fever, my friends. How about you? Are you into it yet? The holidays-that-are-rapidly-approaching-frenzy. Yay or Nay, you’re in the right...

View Article

Spring Clean natural all purpose Lavender recipe

Spring fever is spreading fast! Here in the Sunshine State, our flowers are starting to blossom and we’re already making plans to enjoy this beautiful time of year. Spring in Florida is Ah-MAZING and...

View Article

DIY tips for a shiny glamorous metallic patina

I heart shiny things especially when it’s furniture! Add a touch of shimmer and you’ll hear my heart skip a beat and these are my DIY tips for a shiny glamorous metallic patina I hope with inspire you...

View Article


How to add color to your home for Spring

For a splash of fresh this season, check out —> How to add color to your home for Spring In my opinion, there are 3 basic ways every DIY decorator needs to know when it comes to keeping a home...

View Article

Simple steps to decorating with beach inspired collections

Don’t you just love that feeling you get at the beach? aww Sunshine, sea breeze, swaying palms, crashing waves and… those tiny shells crunching under your feet as you walk along the shore. What a slice...

View Article


a fresh family room and pretty Wayfair pillows

 a fresh family room and pretty Wayfair Pillows + a $100 Gift Card Giveaway Is it just me? Or do you start dreaming up plans for Summer even before you finish your chocolate bunny? 😉   Don’t get me...

View Article

More DIY Wall Gallery tips and inspiration

It’s a beautiful thing! More DIY Wall Gallery tips and inspiration Finding inspiration. And, boy does this time of year really seem to bring it out! Maybe it’s the sweet birds chirping and the flowers...

View Article


easy 5 minute project DIY fabric Art transformation

easy 5 minute project Do you like what you see when you look around your house at the “art”  on your walls? Yes, no? Perhaps you’re a collector of fine specimens you love to gaze upon. In case you’re...

View Article

How to clean copper fast

Copper is a darling addition to any home’s decor but keeping it polished and pretty has kept me far, far away until I learned this little trick. How To Clean COPPER fast! I love when different metallic...

View Article

How To Choose the Right Rug

Creating a beautiful home takes time, this I know for sure! You want your dream home to reflect your life’s passions, sense of style and favorite mementos but you also have real life things like dirty...

View Article

Cool DIY Terrarium in 4 Easy Steps

 Terrariums are one of my favorite things to give as a gift.  They’re something a little different, that’s super easy to create will fit with anyone’s decor or style. Here’s how to make a Cool DIY...

View Article


Last Minute Holiday Clean Up with Rock It Oil Stone

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Rock-it Oil. All opinions are 100% mine. You would be surprised if you knew what happens on our kitchen’s island! Anything goes really on that big...

View Article


Create Big impact in your Tiny green Space with Monrovia

Thank you Monrovia for sponsoring today’s post and inspiring me to do a little gardening with your beautiful plants! Putting on my garden gloves always make me think of my grandmother. Honor is her...

View Article

Kitchen back splash

You might think a kitchen back splash is all about the tile.  I did too.   But I was wrong.  There was so much more to take into consideration when we finally decided to add this functional design...

View Article

Summer family room update

Traveling when the kids is what I love about about this time of year. From discovering new places to revisiting some of our favorites and everything in between, the pace has been pretty swift around...

View Article

Browsing latest articles
Browse All 26 View Live




Latest Images